August 23, 2023 - Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley joined representatives from Community Action Partnership today to highlight how the Shapiro Administration and community service centers are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can complete their renewals. They also detailed the steps that people can take right now to protect their health and stay covered. "Everyone deserves the dignity and peace of mind of having access to affordable, high-quality health care and knowing they can go to the doctor when they need it," said Secretary Arkoosh. "DHS' goal throughout the renewal process is to make sure that all Pennsylvanians stay covered, so they have that peace of mind. The best way to do that is to update your contact information and be ready for when it's your turn to renew so when your packet comes, you can act quickly and stay covered." The federal public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed for individuals to remain enrolled in Medicaid even if they became ineligible, except in certain circumstances. This is also known as the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement. A federal law ended the continuous coverage requirement on March 31, 2023. Now, all Pennsylvanians receiving Medicaid or CHIP must once again complete their annual renewal when it is due todetermine if they are still eligible for coverage. No one will lose Medicaid or CHIP coverage without first having an opportunity to renew their coverage or update their information.List of SpeakersVanessa Philbert, Community Action Partnership CEOPennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val ArkooshDevon Trolley, Pennie® Exec. DirectorJessica Null, Union Community Care, School Based Health Center Coordinator
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